Al-Wakrah overcame Al Ahli, 5x2, on Saturday, on matchday 17. In this competition, Tintín Márquez's team came from a draw, and Al Ahli came from a defeat. Al Doukkali made a great performance with 2 goals.
With 19 minutes on the clock, Mohamed Benyettou opened the scoring for Al-Wakrah, from the penalty spot. After 33 minutes, Al Doukkali struck for Al Ahli. In the 38th minute, Khalid Muneer fired home Tintín Márquez's team second goal. After 40 minutes, Al-Wakrah extended their lead with a goal from Gelson Dala.
After the break, Yusuf Abdurisag doubled the lead for Tintín Márquez's team. With 64 minutes on the clock, Al Doukkali struck the second goal for Al Ahli. In the final minutes of the game, Gelson Dala scored the last goal of the match.
After the result Al-Wakrah are 4th in the table, with 27 points, while Al Ahli sit 7th place, with 21 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Tintín Márquez's team will play away against Al-Sadd. Meanwhile, Al Ahli will host Al-Shamal.
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Mohamed Benyettou 19' (pen.) Khalid Muneer 38' Gelson Dala 40' 89' Yusuf Abdurisag 48' | Al Doukkali 33' 64' |